About the position:

Food Matters Manitoba is seeking a summer Community Food Security Assistant. This is a 12 week position, 35 hours per week, at $11/hr from June 7 – August 29, 2012. Food Matters Manitoba (FMM) is a registered charity that engages Manitobans towards healthy, sustainable, and fair food for all.

The successful applicant will work with other project staff to:

• Assist Community Liaison and Dig In Manitoba Coordinator to increase and improve community food security work through partnership development
• Assist in strengthening Manitoba’s Food Security Network and increase connections
• Promote healthy eating through dialogue and education resources
• Assist with other projects and tasks when required

The successful applicant must be available for Saturday Farmers Markets and occasional evening farmers markets with a valid driver’s license and preferably access to a vehicle.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with the public
• Have a strong interest in and knowledge of food security and community development issues
• Highly organized with proven attention to detail
• Able to exercise independent judgment but work well as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High level of computer and internet knowledge especially Word
• Self motivated and a team player
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Previous community development education and/or experience is considered an asset

Participants must also meet the following HRDC criteria:

• between the ages of 15 and 30 inclusively at the time of selection
• a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a protected person within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• legally entitled to work in Canada & legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial and/or territorial legislation and regulations

Submitting an Application:

This internship is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs work experience program.

All summer positions are contingent on successful Service Canada funding

Those interested in applying for this position are invited to forward their resumes and references by 5 pm April 30th, 2012. Interviews will take place the week of May 28th to June 1st with training and orientation to commence in early June.

Email: info@foodmattersmanitoba.ca
Subject Line: Community Food Security Assistant

Please visit www.foodmattersmanitoba.ca for additional information regarding Food Matters Manitoba. Thank you for your interest in the position. Unfortunately only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.